We are the Prevention and Training Branch, under the Division of Clinical Services, Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center. We provide training, technical assistance and educational opportunities for program managers, community leaders, and youth and adult volunteers on enhancing mental health and preventing and reducing alcohol, tobacco and other drug use and their related problems.

Our Mission...
Our mission is to enhance positive mental health, as well as physical, emotional and spiritual wellness among children, youth and families by preventing mental dysfunction and substance abuse.

Our Vision...

We envision an island community empowered and committed to making healthy choices --- "Totally healthy, totally tobacco/alcohol and drug-free!"

You can complete and submit the Request form through this website.
Kindly note, all requests should be submitted at least two weeks in advance, but preferrably fours weeks prior to the anticipated delivery date of requested services.

All requested Prevention Services are subject to approval. Thank you for your interest.

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PEACE sincerely thanks all our partners who have helped us achieve much of the success we have over the years. There is a lot more to do for our island community, and we truly appreciate everyone's support.

Connect Suicide Postvention Training increases the capacity of community organizations and service providers to respond effectively to suicide deaths and prevent additional suicides and promote healing for survivors of suicide loss. The shock and grief can ripple through the community and affect family, friends, co-workers, schools and faith communities. Connect Suicide Postvention Training helps service providers respond in a coordinated and comprehensive way in the aftermath of a suicide or any sudden death.

Survivors of Suicide Support Group. A safe place for friends and families who have lost a loved one to suicide and can share and be supported by one another. SOS Support Groups are held every 2nd Thursday for the month from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. For more information call Michelle Sasamoto at 477-2304.

Prevention through Partnership

Guam’s 5-Year Strategic Prevention Plan was written for the community, by the community. In it are the Pillars for Success, the guiding principle to achieving our shared vision – an island community empowered and committed to making informed decisions and choices towards a healthier future for themselves and others on Guam. Today, various community-based organizations have committee to bringing this plan to action.

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Data from the state Epidemiological Outcomes Workshop (SEOW) reveals that both heavy drinking and binge drinking are significantly higher among adults on Guam as compared to the US. Almost 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 7 youth are binge drinkers. > More info about Underage Drinking

Over 60% of Guam’s smokers want to quit. Other tobacco users want to quit, too, but many need help to overcome the powerful addiction to nicotine. > More info about Tobacco Control

Guam endures a disturbingly high rate of suicide among its youth and adult population; close to 60% of all suicide deaths on Guam occur among those 30 year and younger. Suicide is the 5th leading cause of death on Guam with approximately one suicide death every two weeks. > More info about Suicide Prevention